Nikki Sixx, frontman and bassist for Motley Crue, recently
consented to an email interview using the Internet. Sixx has recently
been surfing the Internet and asking fans for feedback on their 1993
release Motley Crue. This self-titled album featured John Corabi,
replacing Vince Neil, as lead vocalist. Some critics and fans felt that
Neil's exit marked the end of Motley Crue. Certainly, album and concert
ticket sales dropped. Yet, there were two changes made with this album -
Corabi in, Neil out and the band's musical style was now heavier, more
aggressive and sung with Corabi's earthier and bluesier voice.

Nikki says the band is working on the new album right now and
the style will be even more aggressive. As songs are developed they
will be tested out at small venues under assumed band names. The Crue
wants each song perfect before recording it in the studio.

Here are some other things Nikki had to say about using computers,
being a "rock star" (not his favorite self-description!), and the
new album:

Consumable: This interview is taking place using the Internet. How
did you become interested in using the net? What do you use it for mostly?

Nikki Sixx: Well I got into computers via music - I use them in my
home recording studio. Then I got a personal laptop and this America On-Line
account and I was hooked. I find the Internet to be a great way to
get feedback on my music. I love the feedback and use it a lot. We
even sometimes put fans on the guest lists.

C: Personal high-publicity events such as Tommy Lee's marriage
and divorce of Heather Locklear, public arrests, etc. - how do these
events affect the band and its music?

NS: Doesn't effect me - nothing does. I'm so numb to the
circus. My whole life has been a drama; maybe I'm even comfortable
in this madness.

C: As a rock star who has to be somewhat isolated, is it still
possible for you to form normal relationships with people and protect
these relationships from the publicity glare?

NS: First, I don't see myself as a "rock star" so neither
do my friends. The people who treat me different that an average person
usually never see me again.

C: Ticket sales and concert attendance figures were low on
your last tour which was shortened. Many fans say they stayed away
because John Corabi replaced Vince Neil. How do you respond when
people say John Corabi in no Vince Neil as a vocalist or showman?

NS: Well if they stayed away, how do they know what John does
in Motley Crue? It's so sad that we're not allowed to grow. It's
important in life to grow.

C: About your new album, you are in the studio recording it?
What is the title and when will it be out?

NS: We're not in the studio yet. We have so much music,
we don't want to rush the process; there's no title yet.

C: Each Motley Crue album seems to show a new side to the Crue.
How about this one?

NS: Another personality - what is it? #9???? (HINT)

C: Thinking about the band's future for a moment. Is there anything
left you would like to accomplish?

NS: As a songwriter and a producer I feel I'm still so young
and full of ideas.

C: Finally, is there a message you want to send to the Motley
Crue fans on the Internet?

NS: Yes. Be true to yourself, not to your neighbors.

In this time of superstar egos, it's refreshing to find an open
and honest individual such as Nikki Sixx. He reminds you of a musician
playing the local clubs, enjoying the music and the crowds. And, if you
want to give feedback to Nikki, he can be contacted at SIXXDOG@AOL.COM